EP1306285A3 - Clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column - Google Patents

Clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column Download PDF

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EP1306285A3
EP1306285A3 EP02021614A EP02021614A EP1306285A3 EP 1306285 A3 EP1306285 A3 EP 1306285A3 EP 02021614 A EP02021614 A EP 02021614A EP 02021614 A EP02021614 A EP 02021614A EP 1306285 A3 EP1306285 A3 EP 1306285A3
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steering column
clamping
clamping mechanism
adjustable steering
holder
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Markus Braun
Axel Hebenstreit
Karl-Heinz Knoll
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Mercedes Benz Group AG
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DaimlerChrysler AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D1/00—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle
    • B62D1/02—Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted
    • B62D1/16—Steering columns
    • B62D1/18—Steering columns yieldable or adjustable, e.g. tiltable
    • B62D1/184—Mechanisms for locking columns at selected positions
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/59—Manually releaseable latch type
    • Y10T403/591—Manually releaseable latch type having operating mechanism

Abstract

Um einen Klemm-Mechanismus für eine verstellbare Lenksäule (1) eines Kraftfahrzeugs zu schaffen, wobei der Klemm-Mechanismus mit einer Klemmvorrichtung und mit einem elektrischen Betätigungsglied (18) versehen ist, das ein Spannglied (10) antreibt, welches zwischen einer Spannstellung und einer Nichtspannstellung bewegbar ist, wobei das elektrische Betätigungsglied (18) im Nahbereich der Klemmvorrichtung an einem Halter (15) befestigt ist, welcher platzsparend an der Lenksäule (1) angeordnet werden kann, wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Halter (15) des Betätigungsglieds (18) einteilig mit einem Bauteil des Spanngliedes (10) ausgebildet ist.

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To provide a clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column (1) of a motor vehicle, wherein the clamping mechanism is provided with a clamping device and with an electrical actuator (18) which drives a clamping member (10), which between a clamping position and a Non-tensioned position is movable, wherein the electrical actuator (18) is mounted in the vicinity of the clamping device on a holder (15) which can be arranged to save space on the steering column (1), it is proposed that the holder (15) of the actuating member (18) is formed integrally with a component of the clamping member (10).
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EP02021614A 2001-10-25 2002-09-27 Clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column Expired - Fee Related EP1306285B1 (en)

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DE10152807A DE10152807A1 (en) 2001-10-25 2001-10-25 Clamp mechanism for an adjustable steering column
DE10152807 2001-10-25

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EP1306285A2 EP1306285A2 (en) 2003-05-02
EP1306285A3 true EP1306285A3 (en) 2003-09-03
EP1306285B1 EP1306285B1 (en) 2006-08-02

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EP02021614A Expired - Fee Related EP1306285B1 (en) 2001-10-25 2002-09-27 Clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column

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EP (1) EP1306285B1 (en)
JP (1) JP3734788B2 (en)
DE (2) DE10152807A1 (en)

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GB2397364B (en) * 2003-01-16 2006-04-12 Nsk Steering Sys Europ Ltd Electrically operated clamping mechanism for an adjustable steering column for a vehicle
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US8056437B2 (en) * 2005-04-19 2011-11-15 Nexteer (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. Electric steering column lock with single direction actuator travel
US20060230863A1 (en) * 2005-04-19 2006-10-19 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Steering column with rake and telescope adjustment
US7861615B2 (en) * 2005-04-19 2011-01-04 Gm Global Technology Operations, Inc. Adjustable steering column assembly
DE102005040477A1 (en) * 2005-08-26 2007-03-01 Daimlerchrysler Ag Actuator for a clamping mechanism of an adjustable steering column
GB2441549B (en) * 2006-09-05 2009-05-13 Nsk Steering Sys Europ Ltd Toothed cam clamping device for adjustable steering column
DE102010050015B4 (en) * 2010-11-02 2019-07-18 Robert Bosch Automotive Steering Bremen Gmbh Locking device for adjustable motor vehicle steering column
DE102015212688A1 (en) * 2015-07-07 2017-01-12 Thyssenkrupp Ag Locking device for an adjustable steering column of a motor vehicle
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FR2687628A1 (en) * 1992-02-24 1993-08-27 Ecia Equip Composants Ind Auto Position-adjustable steering column assembly for a motor vehicle
DE19827464A1 (en) * 1997-06-24 1999-01-07 Nastech Europ Ltd Clamp mechanism for an adjustable steering column
DE10025979A1 (en) * 1999-05-26 2000-12-07 Nastech Europ Ltd Collapsible steering column for a vehicle
WO2001028710A1 (en) * 1999-10-20 2001-04-26 Adval Tech Holding Ag Method for the production of lamella packets for adjustable steering columns

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DE10240267C1 (en) * 2002-08-31 2003-11-13 Daimler Chrysler Ag Adjustable steering column clamping device has flexure of rod-shaped component dependent on exerted clamping force used for controlling electric motor of clamping device

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FR2687628A1 (en) * 1992-02-24 1993-08-27 Ecia Equip Composants Ind Auto Position-adjustable steering column assembly for a motor vehicle
DE19827464A1 (en) * 1997-06-24 1999-01-07 Nastech Europ Ltd Clamp mechanism for an adjustable steering column
DE10025979A1 (en) * 1999-05-26 2000-12-07 Nastech Europ Ltd Collapsible steering column for a vehicle
WO2001028710A1 (en) * 1999-10-20 2001-04-26 Adval Tech Holding Ag Method for the production of lamella packets for adjustable steering columns

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US20030103805A1 (en) 2003-06-05
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DE10152807A1 (en) 2003-05-15
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